Reflexologyis a millenary practice consisting of applying different degrees of pressure onspecific areas of the feet and hands in order to stimulate the self healing mechanismin the body. It’s a smooth art, a fascinating science and an extremelyeffective massage therapy

Training in Reflexology

“The longest journey begins with just onestep” (Lao-Tsé, 1324-1408 a. C.)

“Your feet walk on Earth and through themyour spirit connects to the Universe” (Cherokee Indian)

Reflexology is a millenary practice consisting of applying different degrees ofpressure on specific areas of the feet and hands in order to stimulate the selfhealing mechanism in the body. It’s a smooth art, a fascinating science and an extremelyeffective massage therapy.

Pressure exerted with the tips of the fingers inspecific areas of the hands and feet successfully treats numerous healthimpairments. It is also known as “finger puncture”, a sort of needlelessacupuncture.

Its origin is thought to be as ancient as 4 thousandyears ago in China. Archaeological research also found traces of it in Egyptaround 2500 b.C.

Reflexology allows a gradual recover of health andwell-being; it restores the normal flow of Chi (vital energy) and activates theself healing mechanism within every one of us.

Benefits on health

Reflexology acts upon various levels, among which:

*      stimulating the lymphatic and immune systems,promoting toxin elimination;
*      acting on the circulatory system, activating bloodflow;
*      acting on the nervous system, eliminating stress andfatigue;
*      Acting favourably on the muscular skeletal system,relieving tensions.

General Programme:

Theory:
What is Reflexology? / Principles on which is based / Indications and Contraindications/ Reflex areas on the feet/ Anatomy of the foot / Acupuncture Meridians andmain important points located on the feet / Evaluation.

Practice:
Massage techniques / Feet Reflexology/ Reflexology advanced techniques includingtreatment practices for about 100 diseases (for example, asthma, sciatic pain,pre-menstrual syndrome, depressive states, fatigue, stress, anguish, anxiety,insomnia, digestive problems, muscular pain, etc.

CURRICULAR PROGRAMME – Level I
Introduction the course objectives: 1h00
History of Reflexology: 1h00
Notions of Anatomy of the foot: 2h00
Therapy on all foot areas and energy meridians: 2h00
Approaches to Reflexology: european, americcan and chinese influences: 1h00
Relating foot morphology and bodily organs – reflex areas map: 1h00
Indications and contraindication of Reflexology: 1h00
Preparing Reflexology sessions: 1h00
Reflexology in the holistic context: 2h00
Reflexology massage techniques – practice: 15h00
Evaluation: 3h00

Total number of hours: 30 hours for Level 1

Price: 200€ + 50€ enrolment fee (ALBA’s associates won’tbe charged the enrolment fee and have a 10% discount per month).

This training is aimed for: health professionals and everyone with interest in the subject.

Final Certificate: All approved students willreceive a Professional Reflexology Certificate of Level I emitted by ALBA(Portuguese Brazilian Association of Ayurveda and related subjects).

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